Passengers can expect a scenic departure over the shimmering waters of the Negombo Lagoon and a view of the Indian Ocean coastline.
The right side offers superior scenery, including the initial Sri Lankan coastline, distant views of the Indian peninsula, and a spectacular descent over the rugged Hajar Mountains.
The Left Side provides a superior vantage point for the turquoise waters of the Palk Strait and an excellent view of the Indian coastline, specifically Rameswaram and the Pamban Bridge, before descending into Madurai.
The right side provides superior views of the Sri Lankan coastline upon departure and offers a better angle of the lush landscape and city layout when approaching Trivandrum.
The left side offers a superior view of the Sri Lankan coastline upon departure and provides the most dramatic perspectives of the vast, rolling orange dunes of the Rub' al Khali desert during the approach to Riyadh.
The left side is generally superior for this route, providing a more dramatic entry into the Arabian Peninsula with views of the Hajar Mountains and the turquoise coastline of the Persian Gulf.
The left side offers superior views of the Sri Lankan coastline upon departure, followed by the stunning and remote Mergui Archipelago of Myanmar and a better angle for the Bangkok skyline during the northern approach.